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- ↑ Henry, Mari Lyn; Rogers, Lynne (July 7, 2010). How to Be a Working Actor, 5th Edition: The Insider's Guide to Finding Jobs in Theater, Film & Television. Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale. ISBN 9780307875372.
- ↑ "Marilyn McIntyre Biography ((?)-)".
